B_RAD Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) I've loaded off and on for 10 yrs. Never loaded much lead. Now I'm just wanting to get cost down to the lowest price possible. However, don't want smokey bullets. Where's a good place to get coated bullets. Looking for 147 gr. Do you folks find a huge savings when using coated lead vs plated. These will be for plinking/IDPA. At the moment I'm loading 3.9gr WSF over 147 gr Berrys. OAL is about 1.150". Edited May 25, 2016 by B_RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonm1 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bayou, Blue, Black, Missouri, SNS, lots of places to buy coated bullets. One level of saving the most is buying the most you can get the flat rate shipping for. This is usually 2-3k. I don't go above this level but there are often large quantity discounts also. I've tried plated a few times but I have always been frustrated with accuracy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I guess another question is are folks buying direct? In the past I just always went to powder valley. I don't see any coated bullets on PV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I guess another question is are folks buying direct? In the past I just always went to powder valley. I don't see any coated bullets on PV. Most vendors sell direct. Personally I've used bayou, S&S, Leatherhead and blue bullets, and purchased from all of them directly. My recommendation is to buy trial quantities from one or two and try them. All of the above sell samples of 50-100 bullets. When you order, order as many as feasible. Most companies ship USPS flat rate so there is usually a pretty good price break when going to case lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 ACME is another choice worth considering. You will get a 10% discount by using enos10 in the checkout box. www.acmebullets.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer99 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 MBC is a great source for coated bullets. I've used them in the past and the service has been great. Just made the move from cast/lubed to coated and so far, I like them a lot. FWIW, going from plated to cast or coated, you'll probably see an increase in accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGary Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Acme and Black Bullets International Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mont1120 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I have made the move to coated bullets and use them for both practice and all my competition use. The gain in FPS alone has made a big difference in meeting major power factor in .40 and .45, I like Blue Bullets the best, followed by Leatherheads, which do seem to be a bit more accurate in the 147 in my XDM for 3 gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 FWIW, going from plated to cast or coated, you'll probably see an increase in accuracy. Well, who can complain about that! And added bonus! Thanks everyone for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Just ordered some 124 and 147 from acme. Give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I see you already ordered but I've been running Bayous 147 in my G34, happy camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I see you already ordered but I've been running Bayous 147 in my G34, happy camper! Thanks. I'll check those out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I've been loading coated bullets from Eggleston Manufacturing. Great bullets and a big variety of colors. You can pick the size you want. I'm using 147 grain sized .358 and get better velocity and very accurate loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjones Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I've been loading coated bullets from Eggleston Manufacturing. Great bullets and a big variety of colors. You can pick the size you want. I'm using 147 grain sized .358 and get better velocity and very accurate loads.I'm not overly impressed with their stuff. I ordered a bunch from them last time they had a sale. Took over a month with very poor communication from the owner. They bullets aren't any cheaper or better than any of the others. So I'll stick to acme for now. Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husker95 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Second for Eggleston Munitions. Good bullets and good people. I have shot their 9 mm, 40 and 45 cal offerings and always been pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschweg Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 x2 for Missouri Bullet Company. I haven't found a better selection of weights, calibers and styles anywhere else. Most of the time the orders ship within a day or two and are at my door in 2 days. In fact, there is a box of their 147 grainers sitting on my doorstep right now Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'll probably end up buying from a few different makers. And weigh cost/accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techj Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Another +1 for the Blue Bullets - I use them exclusively for 9 & 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I like Ibeji Heads. The owner, Alex, is a big supporter of USPSA. Ibeji is on the east coast which is quick shipping to my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'll second/third Bayou bullets. They are an excellent product... clean & accurate. Less expensive than plated by a modest margin. Their 9mm 124 TCG is the most accurate bullet I have found for my 1/16 twist 9mm KKM M&P barrel. I'm not that happy with the barrel, but the 124 TCG makes it a solid shooter (once I got the hoods stoned in and got rid of that 5 inch "1st round" flyer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'm gonna try a bunch of different ones out. Ordered some Acme 124 and 147. Gonna see what shoots best in my G34(OEM barrel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Just ordered some from Bayou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Bayou is awesome, same for Eggleston, though I admit bias due to them being local and the colorful selection. I didn't see anyone mention powder selection, but with coated as well as bare lead, burn temperature starts to make a difference. Bare lead 147s with Titegroup, for example, wind up being n-a-s-t-y, while coated it's better, but not as good as other options like Clays (which I use in .45 -- couldn't make it to PF in 9), Silhouette, or WST/WSF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Well, I'm stocked up on wsf and clays. Though, I'm a little hesitant to load 147's with clays. I have in the past using load data from the grapevine. But not sure I want to anymore. So, gonna go with 3.7 gr of wsf @ 1.15" OAL and federal/sellier & bellot primers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 +1 for Eggleston. I haven't shot too many other though, since I stocked up when they were on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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